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right now, we know 2.5 or 2.6 million people in the state of new jersey without power. governor chris christie says it will be eight days at the very least before that power is restored. president obama is coming to new jersey tomorrow to see the devastation firsthand with governor christie along with fema representatives and you know, right now, we can see pictures. we see the pictures of the iconic boardwalk. ripped up and the wood strewn across the streets. we see the downtowns of these communities inundated with sand and ocean water. and of course, we see those shots of the ferris wheel actually on these piers partially submerged in the water. it really is an appear okay apocalyptic scene on the jersey shore. obviously the cost in terms of damage in the billions and that's what fema and the president, of course, will be looking to lend a hand with tomorrow. >> jennifer: t.j., has everybody on the ground been accounted for? >> reporter: well, all i can tell you is that you know, those searches continue. many of the firefighters and the police, their own headquarters,
right now, we know 2.5 or 2.6 million people in the state of new jersey without power. governor chris christie says it will be eight days at the very least before that power is restored. president obama is coming to new jersey tomorrow to see the devastation firsthand with governor christie along with fema representatives and you know, right now, we can see pictures. we see the pictures of the iconic boardwalk. ripped up and the wood strewn across the streets. we see the downtowns of these...
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president obama scheduled to jersey today and will with new jersey governor chris christie. the president also will talk folks recovering and to thank someance of the first responders. nationwide, gas prices dropped after the storm. average for a is $3.52. that is down for pennies from yesterday. 11 cents lower than a week ago. -- down 4 pennies from yesterday. get finally starting to following days of cancellations from hurricane audrey d.c. area airports philadelphiaston, flights coming in and out. is a different story. , completely under water, the runway. todayk did open with limited schedules. it is expected to get back to york by friday. amtrak trains are still not york city.o new there will be some service d.c. and new orleans and between d.c. and miami. from d.c. to chicago and vermont are cancelled today. officials continuing to assess the damage. >> tomorrow night the stars will gather in asheville for the cma awards. have the honor of carrie to the hosts, underwood and brad paisley. you are both nominated for awards. what is more nerve wracking, hosting or being u
president obama scheduled to jersey today and will with new jersey governor chris christie. the president also will talk folks recovering and to thank someance of the first responders. nationwide, gas prices dropped after the storm. average for a is $3.52. that is down for pennies from yesterday. 11 cents lower than a week ago. -- down 4 pennies from yesterday. get finally starting to following days of cancellations from hurricane audrey d.c. area airports philadelphiaston, flights coming in...
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>>> this morning on "early today," president obama travels to new jersey to survey the jaw dropping devastation inflicted by sandy. >>> thousands remain stranded in hoboken. millions will remain without power for much of the week as the massive rebuilding and cleanup gets underway and all of is when millions of americans are getting ready to vote. not time for tricks or treats on this wednesday. >> announcer: this is "early today" for wednesday, october 31st, 2012. >>> good morning, everyone. i'm lynn berry. 46 people have now been killed in the disastrous wrath of hurricane sandy and many more remain trapped. the storm could wind up costing $50 billion in property damage and lost business. these are the newest images coming in to us from the height of the storm on monday night. surveillance video shows water filling the tunnel used by amtrak and commuter trains that go under new york's east river, but the damage along the jersey shore is something we have never seen before. these are ariel photos you can see. most of the six people killed in that state died on long beach island and a neighbori
>>> this morning on "early today," president obama travels to new jersey to survey the jaw dropping devastation inflicted by sandy. >>> thousands remain stranded in hoboken. millions will remain without power for much of the week as the massive rebuilding and cleanup gets underway and all of is when millions of americans are getting ready to vote. not time for tricks or treats on this wednesday. >> announcer: this is "early today" for wednesday,...
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this is the million dollar question. john said earlier, we're in the game of inches and the early vote, critically important as the number of undecides dwindle this is where the obama -- the obama ground game is really going to prove its mettle, not only by having secured all the votes they put in the bank up until this point, but how they now transition their ground game to deal with this in the affected swing states. >> thank you to all three of you. we appreciate your time. up next, a resident of new jersey's barrier island who got out just in time. he's next. i don't spend money on gasoline. i am probably going to the gas station about once a month. last time i was at a gas station was about...i would say... two months ago. i very rarely put gas in my chevy volt. i go to the gas station such a small amount that i forget how to put gas in my car. [ male announcer ] and it's not just these owners giving the volt high praise. volt received the j.d. power and associates appeal award two years in a row. ♪ appeal award t
this is the million dollar question. john said earlier, we're in the game of inches and the early vote, critically important as the number of undecides dwindle this is where the obama -- the obama ground game is really going to prove its mettle, not only by having secured all the votes they put in the bank up until this point, but how they now transition their ground game to deal with this in the affected swing states. >> thank you to all three of you. we appreciate your time. up next, a...
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in two thousand and eight barack obama became the largest beneficiary of wall street backing in u.s. election history. receiving more than forty two million dollars from the finance insurance and real estate sectors it's hard to believe that smart rational guys and big companies with huge reserves. departments in the real understanding of the society are going to give that much money and expect nothing in return so their donation is probably not a charity since becoming president obama's justice department hasn't prosecuted one person in connection to the two thousand and eight financial collapse on the other hand top executives from j.p. morgan chase citigroup and general electric were recruited to work in the white house what we have cemented into place is a system of legalized bribery public elected officials are in essence corporate employees you know the flagrant sort of corruption the ability of this small rapacious class of corporate oligarchy to write the laws write the legislation create a two tiered system this alternately is going to implode according to a two thousand and
in two thousand and eight barack obama became the largest beneficiary of wall street backing in u.s. election history. receiving more than forty two million dollars from the finance insurance and real estate sectors it's hard to believe that smart rational guys and big companies with huge reserves. departments in the real understanding of the society are going to give that much money and expect nothing in return so their donation is probably not a charity since becoming president obama's...
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this is the million dollar question. john said earlier, we're in the game of inches and the early vote, critically important as the number of undecides dwindle this is where the obama -- the obama ground game is really going to prove its mettle, not only by having secured all the votes they put in the bank up until this point, but how they now transition their ground game to deal with this in the affected swing states. >> thank you to all three of you. we appreciate your time. up next, a resident of new jersey's barrier island who got out just in time. he's next. ...mom's smartphone... dad's tablet... or lauren's smartphone... at&t has a plan built to help make families' lives easier. introducing at&t mobile share. one plan lets you share data on up to 10 devices with unlimited talk and text. add a tablet for only $10 per month. at&t. add a tablet for only $10 per month. the wheels of progress. seems they haven't been moving much lately. but things are starting to turn around because of business people like you. and regi
this is the million dollar question. john said earlier, we're in the game of inches and the early vote, critically important as the number of undecides dwindle this is where the obama -- the obama ground game is really going to prove its mettle, not only by having secured all the votes they put in the bank up until this point, but how they now transition their ground game to deal with this in the affected swing states. >> thank you to all three of you. we appreciate your time. up next, a...
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about 30 million customers remain without power tonight. president obama will travel to new jersey for a look at the devastation himself. he has already declared that state a federal disaster area. >> let's get to the big screen in our area after dozens of trees have come crashing down into area homes and yards. but for one local homeowner whose home has suffered some sears damage, his restlessness and his -- some serious damage to his restlessness and his appetite may have saved his life. >> take a look here behind me. these are some cut pieces from the massive tree that came crashing down into the roof of this man's house, specifically his bedroom. as you can imagine thankfully, he was not inside. >> i will turn on the like for you, but that would be a luxury. >> still dark and wet. his home is unrecognizable. >> on the wall, part of a minor damage. >> this is the master bedroom. >> his dresser is in pieces. you can see the darkening skies through what was once his ceiling. >> this is a brand going to the floor below. >> his bed is still
about 30 million customers remain without power tonight. president obama will travel to new jersey for a look at the devastation himself. he has already declared that state a federal disaster area. >> let's get to the big screen in our area after dozens of trees have come crashing down into area homes and yards. but for one local homeowner whose home has suffered some sears damage, his restlessness and his -- some serious damage to his restlessness and his appetite may have saved his...
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>>> this morning on "early today," president obama travels to new jersey to survey the jaw-dropping devastation inflicted by sandy. >>> thousands remain stranded in hoboken. millions will remain without power for much of the week as the massive rebuilding and cleanup gets underway, and all of this when millions of americans are getting ready to vote. certainly not a time for tricks or treats this halloween wednesday. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> good morning, everyone. i'm lynn berry. 46 people have now been killed in the disastrous wrath of hurricane sandy and many more remain trapped. the storm could wind up costing $50 billion in property damage and lost business. just minutes ago we received brand new pictures from the jersey shore where fire is burning in a neighborhood just feet from the ocean. this may be the result of a rap toured gas line or downed fire line. the fire is one of the barrier islands. so far there's no sign anyone including fire crews can get near the flames. a mandatory evacuation order was given for that area before the storm hit. on staten island,
>>> this morning on "early today," president obama travels to new jersey to survey the jaw-dropping devastation inflicted by sandy. >>> thousands remain stranded in hoboken. millions will remain without power for much of the week as the massive rebuilding and cleanup gets underway, and all of this when millions of americans are getting ready to vote. certainly not a time for tricks or treats this halloween wednesday. captions paid for by nbc-universal television...
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at one point 8.5 million homes and businesses in 17 states were without power. more than 18,100 flights have been cancelled since the weekend. it will take days before travel returns to normal. estimated property losses is estimated at $20 billion making the storm one of the most expensive disasters in u.s. history. sandy could cost another 10 to 30 billion dollars in lost business. sandy made its impact late monday night and early tuesday morning so when the sun came up yesterday we got a picture of the devastation it left behind. the eastern coastline may never look the same. sandy literally brought the ocean to the door steps of beach front homes. in new jersey a roller coaster enjoyed by generations of beach goers now sits in the atlantic ocean. the record storm surge tossed a boat on the train tracks, but with rail service suspended no trains were in danger of hitting. the storm ranged from north carolina, where a coastal road washed away to inland areas which saw blizzard conditions. northward to maine where massive waves crashed ashore. to the midwest whe
at one point 8.5 million homes and businesses in 17 states were without power. more than 18,100 flights have been cancelled since the weekend. it will take days before travel returns to normal. estimated property losses is estimated at $20 billion making the storm one of the most expensive disasters in u.s. history. sandy could cost another 10 to 30 billion dollars in lost business. sandy made its impact late monday night and early tuesday morning so when the sun came up yesterday we got a...
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they will thank you for it and you will have done >>> president obama travels to new jersey to survey the jaw dropping devastation inflicted by sandy. >>> thousands remain stranded in hoboken. millions will remain without power for much of the week as the massive rebuilding and cleanup gets underway and all of this when millions of americans are getting ready to vote. certainly not a time for tricks and treats on this halloween wednesday. i'm lynn berry. this is "first look" on msnbc. >>> 46 people have now been killed in the disastrous wrath of hurricane sandy and many more remain trapped. the storm could wind up costing $50 billion in property damage and lost business. these are the newest images coming in to us from the height of the storm on monday night. surveillance video shows water filling the tunnel used by amtrak and commuter trains that go under new york's east river, but the damage along the jersey shore is something we have never seen before. these are ariel photos you can see. most of the six people killed in that state died on long beach island and a neighboring barrier
they will thank you for it and you will have done >>> president obama travels to new jersey to survey the jaw dropping devastation inflicted by sandy. >>> thousands remain stranded in hoboken. millions will remain without power for much of the week as the massive rebuilding and cleanup gets underway and all of this when millions of americans are getting ready to vote. certainly not a time for tricks and treats on this halloween wednesday. i'm lynn berry. this is "first...
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adding more obstacles to what will be a long-running recovery, 6 million people still in the dark across 15 states at this hour, more than half of initial engine still without -- new jersey still without power, president obama touring with one of his ha harshest critics, new jersey governor chris christie. they put aside their politics for the day, president returned braise that governor offered him yesterday. >> and top of my list, i have to say, that governor christie throughout this process has been responsive, he has been aggressive. in making sure that the state got out in front of this incredible storm. and i think that the people of new jersey recognize that he is put his heart and soul into making sure that the people of new jersey bounce back, stronger than before. lou: latest on aftermath of hurricane sandy. we'll have latest for you, development in the ben been benghazi cover up on, and new york stock exchange, making a mark after a two day closure. we have it all, former reagan advisadd or -- advertiser, and d rumsfeld will join me with his view on the president's so-called n
adding more obstacles to what will be a long-running recovery, 6 million people still in the dark across 15 states at this hour, more than half of initial engine still without -- new jersey still without power, president obama touring with one of his ha harshest critics, new jersey governor chris christie. they put aside their politics for the day, president returned braise that governor offered him yesterday. >> and top of my list, i have to say, that governor christie throughout this...
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more than 6 million homes, including 4 million in new york and new jersey, remain without power at this hour. president obama got a firsthand look at the damage today. >> the stock exchange running on generator power came back to life. the mayor gave a thumbs up and rang the opening bell to the sound of cheers. >> and more troubles. this is the scene in the coastal community of seaside heights, new jersey, where hundreds of homes were knocked off their foundations. >> and this is the scene near bayhead, new jersey, a community under water there and cut off as the atlantic ocean merged with another waterway. homes, once million-dollar homes, now worthless. we get the latest from new jersey and jay gray. >> reporter: good evening. this is the kind of devastation that hundreds of thousands are working through right now, the start of what is sure to be a long and very difficult recovery. the images are overwhelming. the sheer scope of the disaster unimaginable. >> we're seeing this very common sight here up and down the coastline in our area. >> reporter: from the battered new jersey shore
more than 6 million homes, including 4 million in new york and new jersey, remain without power at this hour. president obama got a firsthand look at the damage today. >> the stock exchange running on generator power came back to life. the mayor gave a thumbs up and rang the opening bell to the sound of cheers. >> and more troubles. this is the scene in the coastal community of seaside heights, new jersey, where hundreds of homes were knocked off their foundations. >> and this...
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president obama will tour damage in atlantic city today. new york's subway system is flooded and will remain shut indefinitely. new jersey transit is also suspended. amtrak will resume limited regional service, but not to manhattan because of flooded tunnels. jfk and newark airports will reopen with limited service. airlines will resume service at other eastern airports. a.i.r. worldwide is putting the estimated insured losses at $7 billion to $15 billion. the u.s. financial markets, as we mentioned, will reopen today. the u.s. stock exchange says they didn't suffer any damage. goldman sachs will open its headquarters in lower manhattan, though it is still running on generator power. b of a will keep their offices closed, and citigroup says its office in lower manhattan sustained extensive flooding. joining us for a firsthand look at the damage from new york is scott cohn. i know it's still dark around you, but what kind of damage are we seeing? >> well, kelly, a lot of what you just outlined s the reason that this is -- that this city is b
president obama will tour damage in atlantic city today. new york's subway system is flooded and will remain shut indefinitely. new jersey transit is also suspended. amtrak will resume limited regional service, but not to manhattan because of flooded tunnels. jfk and newark airports will reopen with limited service. airlines will resume service at other eastern airports. a.i.r. worldwide is putting the estimated insured losses at $7 billion to $15 billion. the u.s. financial markets, as we...
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more than 6 million still without power. the new jersey coastline, changed forever. this hour, governor christie and president obama touring that hard-hit area. >> the jersey shore is the soul of new jersey and we're going to rebuild, but it's going to take some time and some effort and some resilience but those are all things that new jerseyans have in abundance. >> much of new york city is still crippled, subways flooded, fires still smoldering. but the governor has just announced some progress. >> limited commuter rail service on metro north and the lir will begin 2:00 p.m. today. and limited new york city subway service, supplemented by a bus, which we can give you more details on from brooklyn to manhattan will begin tomorrow. >> the exchange back in business today. >> and mitt romney is back on the campaign trail, in florida. >> so i believe that this is the year for us to take a different course. i will bring real change and real reform. and a president that brings us together. >> good day. i'm andrea mitchell live in washington. misery from sandy is coming al
more than 6 million still without power. the new jersey coastline, changed forever. this hour, governor christie and president obama touring that hard-hit area. >> the jersey shore is the soul of new jersey and we're going to rebuild, but it's going to take some time and some effort and some resilience but those are all things that new jerseyans have in abundance. >> much of new york city is still crippled, subways flooded, fires still smoldering. but the governor has just announced...
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. >>> meantime, president obama and governor christie touring the jersey shore area by helicopter and they will be down on the ground, we think, wen it the next 45 minutes to an hour. >>> meanwhile, millions of people are still without power in the northeast. 6 million, maybe 8 million. who really knows for sure. what are utilities up against and will they be able to recover some of the costs from hurricane sandy? managing director at mckwarry securities is with us. will they be able to recover the costs? how big a blow is this and who gets hit hardest? >> the impact on the costs should be manageable. most of the utilities will be able to recoup those costs over time. for the time being they will defer them on their balance sheets. they will not see much of an imact on their earnings. on the other hand, there is a weak local economies and the weather so they're down already. it is more about lost revenue than costs. >> how do they recoup the costs? do they go to the state regulatory commissions and ask for rate increases? how could they get that money back? >> in many cases, they do h
. >>> meantime, president obama and governor christie touring the jersey shore area by helicopter and they will be down on the ground, we think, wen it the next 45 minutes to an hour. >>> meanwhile, millions of people are still without power in the northeast. 6 million, maybe 8 million. who really knows for sure. what are utilities up against and will they be able to recover some of the costs from hurricane sandy? managing director at mckwarry securities is with us. will they...
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more than 50 people were killed in the storm, millions are still without electricity. >> leadership and a crisis, that is what america demands of a president six days before the election, this was barack obama's chance to show it. he traveled to new jersey, the state that was in the eye of the superstore, to see the damage. >> for those like the people i just had the chance to meet whose lives have been up and it, my second message is, we are here for you. we will not forget, we will follow up to make sure that you get all the help that you need until it you rebuild. >> at his side, new jersey straight jersey republican -- at his side, new jersey republican governor chris christie. what the president found was scenes of utter devastation. this was seaside heights. the homes had been destroyed. this is the mangled metal of what was an amusement park. in new jersey, across the hudson river from manhattan, we found waterfront neighbors cut off. some attempted it the watery drive. he did not make it to the other side. this man told me he would have to climb out through the car window. he wo
more than 50 people were killed in the storm, millions are still without electricity. >> leadership and a crisis, that is what america demands of a president six days before the election, this was barack obama's chance to show it. he traveled to new jersey, the state that was in the eye of the superstore, to see the damage. >> for those like the people i just had the chance to meet whose lives have been up and it, my second message is, we are here for you. we will not forget, we...
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. >>> millions still remain without power. president obama and new jersey governor chris christie are set to survey the damage in atlantic city. kayla tausche is there, she was there when the storm came in. she remains today. kayla? >> reporter: that storm summit is set to take place very shortly right here in atlantic city. president obama was just about an hour ago at the headquarters for fema in washington, d.c. before making his way up here to atlantic city. of course this meeting is very important, because governor chris christie has said over and over again that fema will play a huge part in the recovery following the wreckage here in new jersey after landfall on monday. you can see the shrapnel from the northernmost end of that iconic boardwalk. many houses also damaged. even some of the residents that have chosen to stay are starting to get power back and starting to assess the damage and start the rebuilding effort. many residents were using the power to get pumps and start pumping water out of their flooded homes. me
. >>> millions still remain without power. president obama and new jersey governor chris christie are set to survey the damage in atlantic city. kayla tausche is there, she was there when the storm came in. she remains today. kayla? >> reporter: that storm summit is set to take place very shortly right here in atlantic city. president obama was just about an hour ago at the headquarters for fema in washington, d.c. before making his way up here to atlantic city. of course this...
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also today president obama got a firsthand look of the jersey shore, one of the areas hardest hit by sandy. he was accompanied by new jersey governor chris christie. here they are in a photo just released by the white house within the past hour on marine one. the president said he will help. >> we are here for you and we will not forget, we will follow up to make sure that you get all the help that you need until you've rebuilt. >> the iconic boardwalk and seaside heights, new jersey, is just one of the places the president saw today. it's a landmark made famous by bruce springsteen, mtv and "the sopranos." this is before and after, to give you a sense of what's happened. it's not even all there. you can see the rides including the roller coaster have been washed away sitting in the ocean. michael holmes is just across the bay in toms river, new jersey. you were in seaside heights, you toured it, what did you see? >> reporter: we went right up and down a number of towns there, ocean beach, normandy, and we spent a couple of hours there with the local police chief and i can tell you,
also today president obama got a firsthand look of the jersey shore, one of the areas hardest hit by sandy. he was accompanied by new jersey governor chris christie. here they are in a photo just released by the white house within the past hour on marine one. the president said he will help. >> we are here for you and we will not forget, we will follow up to make sure that you get all the help that you need until you've rebuilt. >> the iconic boardwalk and seaside heights, new...
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team obama, only $625,000. for $4 million, jonathan, you want a rate of return better than a utility executive. you want to actually win the race in that state. >> we wouldn't be spending the money if we didn't think that there were real opportunities in michigan, pennsylvania, and minnesota, as well as wisconsin. the real measure here of that's going on, you go back to that politico george washington university poll, the most recent one. there was a 13-point advantage for republicans in voter intensity, in voter enthusiasm. that's what's driving this. you don't get within three points in minnesota or pennsylvania on a whim. there's a real momentum toward romney here. that's why the money is coming in. that's why obama is really playing hard defense right now. >> larry, two things to watch in pennsylvania. in the west, you have the coal country. they're very irritated about the obama administration's regulations. and in the east, you have the philadelphia suburb philadelphia suburbs. romney is strong with repub
team obama, only $625,000. for $4 million, jonathan, you want a rate of return better than a utility executive. you want to actually win the race in that state. >> we wouldn't be spending the money if we didn't think that there were real opportunities in michigan, pennsylvania, and minnesota, as well as wisconsin. the real measure here of that's going on, you go back to that politico george washington university poll, the most recent one. there was a 13-point advantage for republicans in...
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president obama is eepected to tour the damagg in new jerssy... where the storm made landfall. heee's a look at some of the damage we're talking about. heights and toms rivee, new jersey... where boaasswere jersey..rees ripppd frommthe gr and toppled onto omes....and telephone poles... fallen over roadways. from above... ttis is how bad the flooding really is.aerial footage shows us that some of the state's flooding has pecededd.. but sanddcovers almost every surface. the statt has been declared a federal disaster area.governoo &pchrisschristie says it's goin to take aalong time for the 3and n new york...residents capturr video of a treee.. as it's being uprooted frrm thee ground.you can see the magnitude of super storm sandy's strength... as she topples it overr.. into their long islaad backyard.thankfully... no &pinjuries were reported in thi incident. here in maryland... ressdents aae still aasessing the damage winds left a path of usty - destructiin across ourrregion. reegon.megan gilliland is where an elderly man says he's just lucky to be allve. good morning guys,ttke a l
president obama is eepected to tour the damagg in new jerssy... where the storm made landfall. heee's a look at some of the damage we're talking about. heights and toms rivee, new jersey... where boaasswere jersey..rees ripppd frommthe gr and toppled onto omes....and telephone poles... fallen over roadways. from above... ttis is how bad the flooding really is.aerial footage shows us that some of the state's flooding has pecededd.. but sanddcovers almost every surface. the statt has been...
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almost ten million residents are in the dark. >> obama: i want every agency to lean forward and to make sure that we are getting the resources where they need -- >> reporter: an unprecedented 13 foot storm surge crashed into lower manhattan sending a deluge of salt water into new york city's subway system. which also inundated tunnels. one major tunnel took in more than 11 feet of water pushing cars and stacking them up like toys. >> the mta last night faced a disaster as devastating as it has ever faced in it history. >> reporter: the waves even pushed this 700 ton tanker on to a staten island street. more than 50 homes were destroyed when two fires sparked in the rockaways. firefighters rescued dozens of people trapped inside. the storm turned the bustles streets of lower manhattan into a ghost town. still as the day progressed, some curious new yorkers ventured out to inspect the damage. >> we saw the river coming toward us and it -- it actually looked like something out of a -- out of a movie. >> reporter: new york governor andrew cuomo says recovery will take awhile and he hopes ne
almost ten million residents are in the dark. >> obama: i want every agency to lean forward and to make sure that we are getting the resources where they need -- >> reporter: an unprecedented 13 foot storm surge crashed into lower manhattan sending a deluge of salt water into new york city's subway system. which also inundated tunnels. one major tunnel took in more than 11 feet of water pushing cars and stacking them up like toys. >> the mta last night faced a disaster as...
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president obama has nothing to hide. he should take trump's offer of $5 million for charity. the gesture would help his campaign. i disagree. donald tram i trump is a master marketeer. any president who participates in a stunt demeans the most powerful office in the world, right? i'm sure president obama would like the 5 million to give to charity or maybe pay down the 16 trillion debt, but $5 million, 16 trillion, it's like a penny, but that's okay. i'm sure he'd like the money, but he can't do this stunt business. kathy in wyoming. bill, how dare you insult my hero, greg gu gutfeld, about his height. he's the funniest and cutest man on all of fox news. excuse me just for a moment, kathy. excuse me. i'll be back. i'm just trying to digest your statement that gutfeld is you're hero. i'm just trying to -- i don't remember insulting gutfeld's height. i did mock his tie which was short on his chest. maybe that's what you're thinking of. jane and bob from florida. gutfeld and mcgurk were hilarious. we like the way you combine humor with news, it makes a great balance. we try. mr.
president obama has nothing to hide. he should take trump's offer of $5 million for charity. the gesture would help his campaign. i disagree. donald tram i trump is a master marketeer. any president who participates in a stunt demeans the most powerful office in the world, right? i'm sure president obama would like the 5 million to give to charity or maybe pay down the 16 trillion debt, but $5 million, 16 trillion, it's like a penny, but that's okay. i'm sure he'd like the money, but he can't...
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. >> reporter: president obama will tour the devastation in new jersey today. >> the most important message i have for them is that america is with you. >> reporter: it could take days or weeks to restore power to the 8 million people who lost electricity. >> how are you going to stop water? >> reporter: in new york, some subway lines and tunnels are still flooded. officials say it could be days before the trains are running again. signs of life are returning not too far from me, the new york stock exchange will be back up and running. traders say it's important to show the world that new york is open for business. >> we have a plan for recovery and that recovery is already beginning. >> reporter: flight operations will resume at jfk and newark airports today. but laguardia was badly damaged and will remain closed. for some, the recovery will take months, possibly even years. a fire destroyed more than 80 homes in this queens neighborhood. >> everything was on fire, flames 50 feet up in the air. the whole family lost everything. >> reporter: but almost unanimously the people in breezy point
. >> reporter: president obama will tour the devastation in new jersey today. >> the most important message i have for them is that america is with you. >> reporter: it could take days or weeks to restore power to the 8 million people who lost electricity. >> how are you going to stop water? >> reporter: in new york, some subway lines and tunnels are still flooded. officials say it could be days before the trains are running again. signs of life are returning not...
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macneil/lehrer productions >> ifill: the northeast struggled to get back on its feet today, even as millions remained without power and bright sunshine revealed the staggering damage. good evening, i'm gwen ifill. >> woodruff: and i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight, we update the aftermath of sandy as president obama gets a first hand look at the devastation along new jersey's shoreline. >> ifill: then, how do you plan for increasingly common super storms? ray suarez examines that as part of our series: coping with climate change. >> woodruff: jeffrey brown reports on the battle of the ground game, hard fought on wisconsin's turf. >> who knew? it turns out that green bay is one of the most swinging cities in the whole country, politically speaking, that is. we'll explain. >> ifill: the supreme court devoted its day to drug-sniffing dogs and privacy rights. we talk with marcia coyle of the national law journal. >> woodruff: and spencer michels looks at the complaints about apple's maps and the high stakes for those trying to come up with something better. >> the battle over digital
macneil/lehrer productions >> ifill: the northeast struggled to get back on its feet today, even as millions remained without power and bright sunshine revealed the staggering damage. good evening, i'm gwen ifill. >> woodruff: and i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight, we update the aftermath of sandy as president obama gets a first hand look at the devastation along new jersey's shoreline. >> ifill: then, how do you plan for increasingly common super storms?...
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we're just waiting for this rescue. >> reporter: president obama will tour the devastation in new jersey today. >> the most important message i have for them is that america is with you. >> reporter: it could take days or weeks to restore power to the 8 million people who lost electricity. >> how are you going to stop water? >> reporter: in new york, some subway lines and tunnels are still flooded. officials say it could be days before the trains are running again. signs of life are returning not too far from me, the new york stock exchange will be back up and running. traders say it's important to show the world that new york is open for business. >> we have a plan for recovery and that recovery is already beginning. >> reporter: flight operations will resume at jfk and newark airports today. but laguardia was badly damaged and will remain closed. for some, the recovery will take months, possibly even years. a fire destroyed more than 80 homes in this queens neighborhood. >> everything was on fire, flames 50 feet up in the air. the whole family lost everything. >> reporter: but almost u
we're just waiting for this rescue. >> reporter: president obama will tour the devastation in new jersey today. >> the most important message i have for them is that america is with you. >> reporter: it could take days or weeks to restore power to the 8 million people who lost electricity. >> how are you going to stop water? >> reporter: in new york, some subway lines and tunnels are still flooded. officials say it could be days before the trains are running again....
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never actually mentioned for barack obama. contributions as he has since sandy was beginning to bear down. here is a sampling of afternoon event at miami university. at the university of miami in coral gables, watch. >> our thoughts and prayers go to them. if you have the capacity to send a dollar or two or more to people there, you can send that to the red cross or salvation army or any other group but i want you to know that that's one of the great characteristics of our people we come together in times of trial. that reference to unity in times of natural disaster mr. romney has used to dove tail into a plea for bipartisanship. arguing that for him to accomplish some of the goals that he has laid out in terms it of balancing the budget and trying to deal with the nation's economic challenges, it will take by part san coochings. he has been promising to reach across the aisle and giving examples in massachusetts capacity to do that making the argument without naming the president that his promise of hope and change northwest
never actually mentioned for barack obama. contributions as he has since sandy was beginning to bear down. here is a sampling of afternoon event at miami university. at the university of miami in coral gables, watch. >> our thoughts and prayers go to them. if you have the capacity to send a dollar or two or more to people there, you can send that to the red cross or salvation army or any other group but i want you to know that that's one of the great characteristics of our people we come...
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over five million new jobs. exports up forty one percent. home values... rising. our auto industry... back. and our heroes are comining hom. we're not there yet, but we've made real progress and the... last thing we should do is turn back now. here's my plan for the next four years: making education and training a national priority; building on our manufacturing boom; boosting american-made energy; reducing the deficits responsibly by cutting where... we can, and asking the wealthy to pay a little more. and ending the war in afghanistan, so we can... do some nation-building here at home. that's the right path. so read my plan, compare it to governor romney's... and decide which is better for you. it's an honor to be your president... and i'm asking for your vote... so together, we can keep moving america foard. i'm barack obama and i approve this message. started with a live today's top stories. as an ally desk. >> following breaking news story jersey shore. a massivee is started in that area. you can see the images right now. this appears to be started by ine dow
over five million new jobs. exports up forty one percent. home values... rising. our auto industry... back. and our heroes are comining hom. we're not there yet, but we've made real progress and the... last thing we should do is turn back now. here's my plan for the next four years: making education and training a national priority; building on our manufacturing boom; boosting american-made energy; reducing the deficits responsibly by cutting where... we can, and asking the wealthy to pay a...
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or what barack obama's going to do in his second term? do you have any sense of that? >> well, in the case of the 12 million jobs, as we know, you don't have to do anything and you'll get 12 million jobs. any number of economists and moody's analytics have predicted that simply by keeping present policies in place, 12 million jobs will be created over that period.s so it's not much of a boast. as for the tax policy, my guess is that he doesn't know and he is just saying this.s. he has said he wants to cut taxes -- rates by 20%. and i believe he does and would. but when you ask him why that won't be a $5 trillion increase in the deficit, he says -- and i ove the third person, "if mitt romney says there won't be an increase in the deficit, there won't be. that's why and how." >> i know how he could, because some of the studies he cites make assumptions that would let him become revenue neutral. he could take the major co deductions away from everyone making more than $100,000. that would effectively do it according to one of the studies. he could also eliminate the tax f
or what barack obama's going to do in his second term? do you have any sense of that? >> well, in the case of the 12 million jobs, as we know, you don't have to do anything and you'll get 12 million jobs. any number of economists and moody's analytics have predicted that simply by keeping present policies in place, 12 million jobs will be created over that period.s so it's not much of a boast. as for the tax policy, my guess is that he doesn't know and he is just saying this.s. he has...
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in 2008, 9.7 million latinos voted. we project it that 12.2 million will vote. 26% increase. >> latino are 15% of registered voters in key battleground state as florida where romney was today. colorado, and nevada. they questioned mr. obama for non-fulfilling his promise to pass immigration reform in the first year. the top concerns of hispanics are even tougher for the president. >> the number one issue today for latinos, especially latino voters is the economy. impact the great recession has had on latinos has been tremendous. >> recent fox news poll confirms that, showing 48% of hispanics chose economy as the most important issue. while only 23% said immigration. no wonder that romney emphasized economy in september interview with univision. >> there are 2 million more hispanics in post officeerty today than when the president took office. we have had 56 straight months with unemployment above 10% for hispanic-americans. unacceptable. >> bush got 44% of the hispanic vote in 2004. polls show romney getting a little mo
in 2008, 9.7 million latinos voted. we project it that 12.2 million will vote. 26% increase. >> latino are 15% of registered voters in key battleground state as florida where romney was today. colorado, and nevada. they questioned mr. obama for non-fulfilling his promise to pass immigration reform in the first year. the top concerns of hispanics are even tougher for the president. >> the number one issue today for latinos, especially latino voters is the economy. impact the great...
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president obama. >> hurricane sandy bearing down on the entire eastern seaboard. bearing down on 60 million people across at least a dozen states. from delaware to north carolina. new york and new jersey. >> this was a devastating storm. >> in atlantic city part of the famous boardwalk washed away. >> ground zero, flood water is rushing into the construction site. >> many homes completely covered. >> massive six-alarm fire in new york's borough of queens. >> 3 feet of snow in parts of west virginia. >> 7.8 million people without power. >> flights are canceled. subways are shutdown. >> the federal government is closed. the new york stock exchange is closed. >> we're a week from election day. >> just seven days to go. >> i don't give a damn about election day. >> this storm is not yet over. >> the president has been all over this. he deserves great credit. >> the election will take care of itself. >> i will tell you, this administration could give a damn less about election day. >> they talked about people having a hard time. >> governor romney did attend an even in
president obama. >> hurricane sandy bearing down on the entire eastern seaboard. bearing down on 60 million people across at least a dozen states. from delaware to north carolina. new york and new jersey. >> this was a devastating storm. >> in atlantic city part of the famous boardwalk washed away. >> ground zero, flood water is rushing into the construction site. >> many homes completely covered. >> massive six-alarm fire in new york's borough of queens....
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york, swabs of the city without power, the subway is still down as craig bosswell tells us for the millions affected by the storm, life may never be at the -- be the same. >> reporter: the damage report gets longer and longer. president obama got a firsthand look at the damage along the atlantic city boardwalk and the other barrier islands, as families try to figure out what to do next. president obama visits new jersey touring the devastated shore region with governor chris christie. the scenes and pictures are chilling and it's like this along the shorelines. the amusements of the jersey shore are down the list of casualties: homes, boats, businesses and lives were lost to the storm. >> the destruction is so totaled in so many places that it's a different experience than we have scene before. >> reporter: residents can't believe that part of their legendary boardwalk is now gone. meanwhile, in neighboring new york, the hustle and bustle of the big apple is slowly coming back after sandy brought the metropolitan hub to a halt. governor cuomo announcing limited train services would start up
york, swabs of the city without power, the subway is still down as craig bosswell tells us for the millions affected by the storm, life may never be at the -- be the same. >> reporter: the damage report gets longer and longer. president obama got a firsthand look at the damage along the atlantic city boardwalk and the other barrier islands, as families try to figure out what to do next. president obama visits new jersey touring the devastated shore region with governor chris christie. the...
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millions are still without power. president obama due to visit new jersey today with chris christie, as we head into the break, this is what the governor has had to say about the events of the last 48 hours. >> the devastation is unprecedented. like nothing we've ever seen reported before. >> there are homes in the middle of route 35. off of their foundations. i've never seen anything like this in my life. >>> wall street prepares to open for business today. at least 44 reported dead, millions still without power in new york and new jersey. ron allen has filed the story. >>> the garden state woke up to a devastated landscape. houses ripped from their foundations. the beach erosion caused by the relentless surf so profound that it rearranged the jersey shore. its famed boardwalks torn apart. this is the amusement park at seaside heights before and after store. governor chris christie described what's happened as unthinkable. >> the devastation that's happened to new jersey is beyond what's happening to anyone else, at
millions are still without power. president obama due to visit new jersey today with chris christie, as we head into the break, this is what the governor has had to say about the events of the last 48 hours. >> the devastation is unprecedented. like nothing we've ever seen reported before. >> there are homes in the middle of route 35. off of their foundations. i've never seen anything like this in my life. >>> wall street prepares to open for business today. at least 44...
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president obama heads to new jersey today. here are some examples of what he might see. this is seaside heights, the roller coaster on the boardwalk's popular amusement park now in the atlantic ocean. in hoboken, new jersey, the national guard is using high-wheeled vehicles to rescue thousands of residents trapped in their homes by floodwater n connecticut, four counties along the state's shoreline have been declared federal disaster areas. nearly half a million residents are still without power there. three people have died from the superstorm. connecticut congressman joe courtney joins me on the phone now. congressman, good morning to you. >> good morning, chris. >> i know some residents have been forced to go back to their homes in canoes to see what's gone on in their houses. give us a statute report. >> well, i'm driving in the corner of southeastern connecticut. >> a gorgeous part of the state. >> it is. and it's completely without power. it's getting chilly up here. one thing we actually have caught a little bit of a break the last few days, it was pretty mild. bu
president obama heads to new jersey today. here are some examples of what he might see. this is seaside heights, the roller coaster on the boardwalk's popular amusement park now in the atlantic ocean. in hoboken, new jersey, the national guard is using high-wheeled vehicles to rescue thousands of residents trapped in their homes by floodwater n connecticut, four counties along the state's shoreline have been declared federal disaster areas. nearly half a million residents are still without...
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president obama: i'm barack obama and... i approve this message. and this is maryland. teacher: this is west virginia, pennsylvania, delaware. every year marylanders spend five hundred and fifty million gaming at casinos in these other states. question seven will build a new casino and bring table games to baltimore... generating hundreds of millions for schools. and that money has to go to education. it's the law. so vote for question seven. so we can stop spending all that money here, and keep maryland money in classrooms like mine. we had a g good group of people. good group of employees out there. this was a booming place. and mitt romney and bain capital turned it in to a junk yard. i was suddenly, 60 years old. i had no health care. mainly i was thinking about my family. how am i going to take care of my family. he promised us the same things he's promising the united states. and he'll give you the same thing he gave us. nothing. anncr: priorities usa action is responsible for the content of this advertising. . >>> early voting resumed in maryland after a two-day
president obama: i'm barack obama and... i approve this message. and this is maryland. teacher: this is west virginia, pennsylvania, delaware. every year marylanders spend five hundred and fifty million gaming at casinos in these other states. question seven will build a new casino and bring table games to baltimore... generating hundreds of millions for schools. and that money has to go to education. it's the law. so vote for question seven. so we can stop spending all that money here, and...
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because he understands their hopes and dreams. >> 1 million folks in your state voted so far republicans have had about 3% lead over democrats in terms of overall ballots cast, that's according to a recent report of kwgn. >> that's right. we shouldn't be worried. in 2010 against senator bennett in the same position and slightly behind early on and we gained momentum. our people were at the doors and tracking and tracing the ballots and the formula that we put in place in 2010 will be the same formula that leads to president obama's win here next tuesday. >> senator udall, thank you very much. greatly appreciate your time. thank you, sir. >> thank you. >>> everyone is wondering the impact of sandy on the election. well, history shows it largely depends, of course, on response. salon.com has research that shows voters punish leaders for failing to act and reward those who respond effectively. we are joined by presidential historian doug brinkley. obviously, doug, the first thing that comes to mind is hurricane katrina. bringing up a disaster in recent memory with questions and reactions of
because he understands their hopes and dreams. >> 1 million folks in your state voted so far republicans have had about 3% lead over democrats in terms of overall ballots cast, that's according to a recent report of kwgn. >> that's right. we shouldn't be worried. in 2010 against senator bennett in the same position and slightly behind early on and we gained momentum. our people were at the doors and tracking and tracing the ballots and the formula that we put in place in 2010 will...
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. >> reporter: president obama will tour the devastation in new jersey today. >> the most important message i have for them is that america's with you. >> reporter: it could take days or weeks to restore power to the 8 million people who lost electricity. >> how are you going to stop water? >> reporter: in new york some subway lines and tunnels are still flooded. officials say it could be days before the trains are running again. signs of life are returning not far away from me, the new york stock exchange will be back running this morning. traders say it's important to show the world that new york is open for business. >> we have a plan for recovery. and that recovery is already beginning. >> reporter: flight operations will resume at two of new york's airports but laguardia is closed. for some people the recovery may take years. a fire destroyed more than 80 homes in this queens neighborhood. >> flames 50 feet up in the air. whole family lost everything. >> reporter: but almost unanimously, the people this breezy point say they will rebuild. ines ferre for cbs news, new york. >>> we're fo
. >> reporter: president obama will tour the devastation in new jersey today. >> the most important message i have for them is that america's with you. >> reporter: it could take days or weeks to restore power to the 8 million people who lost electricity. >> how are you going to stop water? >> reporter: in new york some subway lines and tunnels are still flooded. officials say it could be days before the trains are running again. signs of life are returning not far...